English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "bravery without brains that's a dangerous combination" Mean?
Learn what "bravery without brains that's a dangerous combination" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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You've got guts,Evelyn, I'll give you that. But bravery
It means courage is useless or dangerous without intelligence or good judgment.
From A Love Once Betrayed, Episode 31
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone insults another person for being reckless and not thinking clearly.
Usage Scenario
Use this as a sharp insult or criticism in a conflict. It sounds literary and harsh, not like normal everyday English.
Better ways to say it
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Bravery without brains, that's a dangerous combination.
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Bravery without brains is a dangerous combination.
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Courage without brains is dangerous.
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